2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, both 2005 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Mazda Carol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1472 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol. 2005 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Carol has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Carol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Odyssey | Carol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2102 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 30 L |
